nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
late at night; at a late hour
record of a game of go, shogi, chess, etc.
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
(playing a) game (of go, shogi, etc.)
elder sister; effeminate man
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
defeating in an instant; instant kill
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
besides; in addition; also; moreover
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
private (soldier); (common) soldier; ranks; rank and file
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
(senior player's) king; Ōshō (one of the eight major titles in professional shogi)
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
king; monarch; ruler; champion
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited